haute couture
English
Etymology
Borrowed from French haute couture (“haute couture, high fashion”), from haute (“high, elegant”) + couture (“sewing”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /əʊt kuːˈtjʊə/
- enPR: ōt-ko͞o-tyo͝orʹ, ōt-ko͞o-türʹ
Noun
haute couture (uncountable)
- High fashion as produced in Paris and imitated in other fashion capitals such as New York, London, and Milan.
- The fashion houses or fashion designers that create exclusive and often trendsetting fashions.
- Any unique stylish design made to order for wealthy and high-status clients.
- French fashion.
Synonyms
- exclusive fashion
- high fashion
- high style
Derived terms
Translations
high fashion produced in Paris — See also translations at high fashion
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fashion houses or designers
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stylish design
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French fashion
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French
Pronunciation
- (aspirated h) IPA(key): /ot ku.tyʁ/
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Descendants
- English: haute couture
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